Unit 3- Earth's Atmosphere

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What process causes warmer water in a lake to rise?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the total kinetic energy of particles called?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What is the transfer of energy due to the movement of matter?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the process of energy transfer when ironing a shirt?

Back

Conduction

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the term for the upward movement of warm air and the downward movement of cool air?

Back

Convection currents

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere